NL West: Kim could benefit from Muncy injury

Los Angeles Dodgers

With 3B Max Muncy out at least through the middle of August with a knee injury, the Dodgers are expected to shuffle their lineup a little bit now that IF/OF Tommy Edman has returned from a minor toe issue. Edman is expected to man 3B against righties, with fellow lefty IF/OF Hyeseong Kim playing at 2B. Against left-handed starters, Kim will most likely head to the bench, with Edman moving over to 2B and IF Miguel Rojas taking over at 3B while IF/OF Kiké Hernández is on the IL. 

Moving Edman to 3B will likely have the largest positive impact on Kim, who is hitting .337/.381/.469 with 8 SB over 105 PA, and should finally get a chance to see regular playing time while Muncy is out. Despite his solid numbers, Kim has...

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